Blog Single

KETAMINE 10ML/50MG has been produced to give you general information regarding the drug. Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with a member of the healthcare team.

WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

This is an anesthetic medication, which is very small doses that can be used to help control pain that has not responded to standard treatment. This drug is started on the advice of a specialist managing your care.

HOW DO I TAKE IT?

Your pain care consultant will discuss the best way for you to take it. Where possible, Most patients take three or four times a day.

CAN I TAKE OTHER MEDICINES TOGETHER WITH KETAMINE?

You should take ketamine in addition to your current medications unless told otherwise. It is stated at a low dose and increased gradually to minimize any side effects. Before you take or buy any new medicines, including herbal remedies, tell your doctor or pharmacist that you are taking ketamine and ask for their advice.

HOW DO I TAKE THIS DRUG?

Your pain care consultant will discuss the best way for you to take ketamine. Where possible, ketamine is given as a liquid medicine by mouth. Most patients take ketamine three or four times a day.

CAN I TAKE OTHER MEDICINES TOGETHER WITH KETAMINE?

You should take ketamine in addition to your current medications unless told otherwise. It is started at a low dose and increased

gradually to minimize any side effects. Before you take or buy any new medicines, including herbal remedies, tell your doctor or pharmacist that you are taking ketamine and ask for their advice.

WHERE TO KEEP?

This medicine is only for you,

therefore never give it to anyone else,

as it may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

HOW LONG WILL I NEED TO TAKE KETAMINE?

This will depend on why you are taking it

and how your pain responds to treatment.

You can continue to take it for as long as it helps your pain,

if you are not having any side effects.

It may be necessary for your doctor to change the dose

ARE THERE SIDE EFFECTS FROM TAKING THIS DRUG?

Everyone reacts differently to medication.

but you may not experience any of these.

It is advisable to report any side effects to your doctor.

• Vivid dreams, nightmares, mood swings,
• hallucinations, or feeling restless.
  These symptoms can often be helped with
• the addition of other medications,
• enabling you to continue using
• ketamine without experiencing these side effects.
• High blood pressure and fast pulse rate.
• The doctor will monitor your blood pressure
• and pulse rate when you start treatment and then as needed